# UK services sector returns to growth as optimism improves, PMI shows

https://mins.news/en/item/13936

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 09:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-services-sector-returns-growth-optimism-picks-up-pmi-shows-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a73075569018900011c1d5f

> Britain’s dominant services sector returned to growth last month, according to an S&P Global survey. New orders increased, helping lift activity in the industry. Expectations for activity over the coming 12 months also strengthened. The outlook reached its highest level since before the Iran war began in February.

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